A Meta-Analysis of Malingering on the MMPI-2

With the widespread adoption of the MMPI-2 as an assessment tool, psychologists are frequently required to make important decisions regarding the validity of its clinical profiles and a determination of malingering. Ten MMPI-2 fake-bad scales/indexes are reviewed with respect to their potential usef...

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Published in:Assessment (Odessa, Fla.) Fla.), 1994-09, Vol.1 (3), p.227-237
Main Authors: Rogers, Richard, Sewell, Kenneth W., Salekin, Randall T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Diagnosis
Diagnostic Tests
Effect Size
Evaluation Methods
Faking (Testing)
Malingering
Mental Disorders
Meta Analysis
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Personality Assessment
Personality Measures
Personality Traits
Test Use
Test Validity
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Summary:With the widespread adoption of the MMPI-2 as an assessment tool, psychologists are frequently required to make important decisions regarding the validity of its clinical profiles and a determination of malingering. Ten MMPI-2 fake-bad scales/indexes are reviewed with respect to their potential usefulness in the evaluation of feigning mental illness. In addition, a meta-analysis of the MMPI-2 was performed. Of the six indicators with sufficient research, we found that the instrument's F, F-K, and O-S had very strong effect sizes, which were maintained across both nonclinical controls and psychiatric groups. Specific recommendations are made for clinical practice and applied research.
ISSN:1073-1911
1552-3489
DOI:10.1177/107319119400100302